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ID S1176

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding virtual education programs in public school districts and virtual public charter schools.


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Introduced
03/18/2025
In Committee
03/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO EDUCTION; AMENDING SECTION 33-1619, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVI- SIONS REGARDING VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AMEND- ING SECTION 33-5202A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A DEFINITION; AMENDING SEC- TION 33-5203, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING APPROVAL OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS; AMENDING SECTION 33-5206, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; AMENDING SECTION 33-5207, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS RE- GARDING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FINANCIAL SUPPORT; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends Idaho's education laws to revise provisions regarding virtual education programs in public school districts and virtual public charter schools. The bill makes several key changes: it requires school districts offering virtual education programs to disclose certain information, maintain student residency records, and ensure that all contracts with educational services providers are approved by the school district board of trustees. The bill also clarifies that virtual schools can only be authorized by the public charter school commission and introduces new requirements for how virtual schools contract with educational services providers. Additionally, the bill updates definitions related to virtual schools, modifies the approval process for public charter schools, and adjusts financial support mechanisms for charter schools, including facilities funding. Notably, the bill introduces provisions to ensure greater transparency and accountability in virtual education programs, such as prohibiting direct payments to parents and requiring proof of student residency and financial audits. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving schools and districts time to prepare for the new requirements.

Committee Categories

Education, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary and Rules Committee (S)

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Education (on 03/19/2025)

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